Plagiarism Today
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Harvard President Claudine Gay is under fire not just for her answers before Congress, but allegations of plagiarism. Here's what's going on. The post Understanding the Claudine Gay Plagiarism Scandal appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Hugh Stephens Blog
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Photo: Author The CBC—which, by the way, has just announced it will be cutting 10% of its workforce owing to reductions in the funding it receives from Parliament, cuts that unfortunately will probably curb its investigative programming—has “revealed” that works by a number of prominent Canadian authors such as Margaret Atwood, Alice Munro, Robertson Davies, … Continue reading "CBC Investigation Documents the Challenge for Writers: Works by Prominent Canadian Authors are Included in AI Tr
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Intellectual Property Law Blog
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Allgenesis Biotherapeutics Inc. v. Cloudbreak Therapeutics, LLC addresses whether an IPR petitioner can assert Article III standing on appeal based on potential infringement liability and potential preclusive effects on its patents. Background Cloudbreak owns U.S. Patent No. 10,149,820 (the “’820 patent”), which is directed to compositions and methods for treating pterygium.
Michael Geist
DECEMBER 14, 2023
After years of battles over Bills C-11 and C-18, few Canadians will have the appetite for yet another troubling Internet bill. But given a bill that envisions government-backed censorship, mandates age verification to use search engines or social media sites, and creates a framework for court-ordered website blocking, there is a need to pay attention.
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Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?
Plagiarism Today
DECEMBER 14, 2023
A viral TikTok warns students, if your work is submitted to Turnitin, you need to uninstall Grammarly. Is this true and, if so, why? The post Should Students Stop Using Grammarly? appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Copyright Alliance
DECEMBER 14, 2023
The legal and ethical concerns surrounding generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems being trained on copyrighted works are currently under scrutiny, with the U.S. Copyright Office conducting an Artificial Intelligence Study […] The post Generative AI, Copyrighted Works, and the Quest for Ethical Training Practices appeared first on Copyright Alliance.
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IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 12, 2023
On December 11, the Review Board of the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) released a letter affirming the USCO’s refusal to register a work created with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) software. The decision to affirm the refusal marks the fourth time a registrant has been documented as being denied the ability to obtain a copyright registration over the output of an AI system following requests for reconsideration.
Plagiarism Today
DECEMBER 11, 2023
With the launch of Grok, xAI's new AI system, questions arose about where its data came from and if it was copying OpenAI's homework. The post When AI Plagiarizes AI appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Over the past year, artificial intelligence enjoyed its mainstream breakthrough. The instant success of ChatGPT and follow-up releases of other large language model-based tools kickstarted what many believe is a new revolution. By now it is clear that AI offers endless possibilities. At the same time, however, it has ignited many new worries. Copyright holders, in particular, are concerned that their work is being used as training models but without permission. ‘Piracy-Trained’ AI Mo
Intellectual Property Law Blog
DECEMBER 15, 2023
The Federal Circuit vacated and remanded two Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) decisions because the PTAB erred in its obviousness analysis and found that Axonics failed to show a motivation to combine as to Medtronic’s ‘314 and ‘756 patents. Background Medtronic sued Axonics for patent infringement. Medtronic’s invention concerns a medical device that stimulates sacral nerves.
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The IPKat
DECEMBER 15, 2023
This Kat is always on the hunt for new copyright rulings. This time he has found a recent ruling issued by the Paris Court of Appeal , concerning a copyright assignment agreement, a subject that is the source of many disputes in France. This time, the dispute notably concerns both the originality of photographs and their use for a period exceeding that stipulated in the copyright assignment contract.
Plagiarism Today
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Photographer wins $6.3 million jury award, CBC News finds Canadian authors in AI dataset and Copyright Office refuses AI registration. The post 3 Count: Maximum Damages appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Artificial intelligence has the potential to make our lives more efficient, entertaining, and productive. On the flip side, it also presents several threats. This ranges from complex existential worries to concerns about AI-related copyright infringement, which is already widespread. Tthese copyright concerns will be discussed next month at a meeting of WIPO’s Advisory Committee on Enforcement, where several stakeholders will present their thoughts.
Intellectual Property Law Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
In Medtronic, Inc., Medtronic Vascular, Inc., v. Teleflex Innovations S.A.R.L. , the case addresses the weight the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) should give to the intended purpose of a primary reference when evaluating a Person of Ordinary Skill in the Art’s (POSITA) motivation to combine that primary reference with secondary references. Background Teleflex Innovation S.A.R.L.
IP Law 360
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The U.S. Copyright Office on Monday again denied an artist's attempt to register his van Gogh-inspired artwork generated by artificial intelligence, saying there's not enough human involvement for the artist to claim copyright.
Plagiarism Today
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Marvel settles final copyright termination dispute, Piracy Shield goes online in Italy and Adam McKay faces Don't Look Up lawsuit. The post 3 Count: Avengers Assemble appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
The IPKat
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The recent Board of Appeal decision in T 1356/21 covered a number of interesting legal points in the field of pharmaceutical patents. The case related to the novelty and inventive step of a second medical use claim. The only distinguishing feature of the claim in view of the prior art was the specified concentration of the active substance (insulin) in the pharmaceutical formulation.
Intellectual Property Law Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
In Malvern Panalytical Inc. v. TA Instruments-Waters LLC , the Federal Circuit addressed the proper construction of the claim term “pipette guiding mechanism.” Specifically, the Federal Circuit found the plain and ordinary meaning of “pipette guiding mechanism” sufficient and addressed how various claim construction doctrines affected its analysis, including the use of a non-related patent cited in an IDS as intrinsic evidence.
JD Supra Law
DECEMBER 15, 2023
On December 8, 2023, the FDA approved the first cell-based gene therapies for the treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD) in patients 12 years and older—Vertex’s CASGEVY and Bluebird’s LYFGENIA. SCD is a group of inherited blood disorders affecting approximately 100,000 people in the U.S. and inducing a median life expectancy of 45 years.
Plagiarism Today
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Authors consolidate and refile AI case against Meta, pirate TV services sued in New York and new details about Italy's Piracy Shield. The post 3 Count: Consolidating Meta appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
IP Law 360
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Over the last year, the Federal Circuit has suspended one of its own judges, Delaware's chief federal judge has told the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate attorneys practicing in his court, and the Federal Circuit vacated a huge infringement verdict. Here's what you need to know about these cases and other major decisions in 2023.
The Illusion of More
DECEMBER 15, 2023
With all the talk about AI, one might think the problem of old-school media piracy has abated, but this week, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing entitled Digital Copyright Piracy: Protecting American Consumers, Workers, and Creators. Although much of the conversation was familiar territory (i.e., the economic value of the creative industries and the […] The post Is Site Blocking Finally Within Sight?
JD Supra Law
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Celltrion Submits Denosumab BLA to FDA: On November 30, 2023, it was reported that Celltrion had completed submission of its application to the FDA for CT-P41, its denosumab biosimilar of Amgen’s PROLIA and XGEVA.
Plagiarism Today
DECEMBER 13, 2023
US ISP hit with massive copyright lawsuit, trial over Disney-used face capture software continues and Spotify will not leave Uruguay. The post 3 Count: Spotify’s Return appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
Olartemoure Blog
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Have you ever heard of the term “seed investing”? It’s like planting the seeds for the future giants of business. In the vast landscape of investment, early-stage start-ups are akin to fertile soil, and seed investors play the role of cultivators, sowing the seeds that have the potential to grow into thriving enterprises. If you’re all about catching diamonds in the rust before someone does, this is for you.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 13, 2023
On December 13, the U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet held a hearing titled Digital Copyright Piracy: Protecting American Consumers, Workers, and Creators to examine the current state of copyright infringement on the Internet, especially issues related to illicit streaming services. While recognition of shortcomings in current copyright legislation is nothing new, subcommittee leadership and membership from both sides of the aisle demonstrated a
JD Supra Law
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Last month, the United States Patent and Trademark Office published Supplemental Guidance for examination of design patent applications related to computer-generated electronic images. The guidance was provided to the patent examination core to assist with determining whether a design patent claiming a computer-generated electronic image satisfies the article of manufacture requirement under 35 U.S.C. 171.
Kluwer Copyright Blog
DECEMBER 11, 2023
On Friday evening, after 38 hours of negotiations, representatives of the European Parliament, EU member states and the European Commission reached a provisional agreement on the proposed AI Act. The deal reached on Friday night now paves the way for the adoption of the AI Act in the first half of 2024, bringing to an end a legislative process that has lasted more than two and a half years and during which the scope of the Act has been significantly expanded.
Olartemoure Blog
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Many brands use mountains in their logos or within their designs. Some are generic representations of mountains, like Evian water and Matiz coffee but others are based on real ones. Some examples are: A Paramount with the Ben Lomond Mountain. A Patagonia with the Monte Fitz Roy. A And of course, Toblerone with the Matterhorn. We all know and recognize Toblerone with the image of the Matterhorn, both on its logo and on the shape of the chocolate bar.
TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 12, 2023
The launch of the BeStreamWise online anti-piracy campaign early October was preceded by action in the ‘real’ world. After being offered free lifetime subscriptions to a new streaming service from a pop-up stand in London’s Paddington Station, commuters were encouraged to sign up to ‘MalStreams’ using their real personal details.
JD Supra Law
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published a notice with supplemental guidance for its staff members examining design patent claims that include computer-generated images. In December 2020, the USPTO sought public input on ‘‘whether its interpretation of the article of manufacture requirement in the United States Code should be revised to protect digital designs that encompass new and emerging technologies.”.
Legal Zoom
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Many small businesses will need to report information about their 'beneficial owners' to the federal government starting in 2024. Our guide explains the reason for the new Corporate Transparency Act, who it applies to, and how to file a report.
Velocity of Content
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Fast-paced organizations that rely on and invest heavily in R&D should not only regard published content as the heart of innovation, but also possess a deep appreciation of the system of copyright protecting this intellectual property. After all, many kinds of published literature, including news, blogs, books, journals, and standards — including the organizations’ own materials — are protected by copyright laws that place limits on how content can be used by others without the rightsholder’
TorrentFreak
DECEMBER 14, 2023
For a long time, pirate site blocking was considered a topic most U.S. politicians would rather avoid. This stance was a remnant of the SOPA defeat , which drove copyright holders to focus on blocking efforts in other countries instead, and not without success. Those challenging times are now more than a decade old, and momentum is shifting. After more than forty countries around the world instituted site-blocking measures, including in Canada, U.S. lawmakers may be more receptive to revisiting
IP Law 360
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Swedish telecom giant Ericsson has filed complaints against Lenovo in federal court and at the International Trade Commission, alleging that Lenovo infringed Ericsson patents for high-efficiency video coding technology in its laptop computers and seeking to block importation of the devices.
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